This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/27/2019
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini Stanhope Lens Viewer. French, ca. 1911. Miniature telescopic optical device reveals an image of Houdini making his historic flight at Digger’s Rest in Australia. Here, he is pictured both in mid-flight in his biplane, and a separate posed close-up shows Houdini behind the controls of the plane. Embossed “France” at one end. Uncommon; one of two variants known and manufactured to commemorate the historic event (see also previous lot).